Indian Tragedy Near Red Rock Recalled in 1844 Events
A Winnebago warrior and his Sac and Fox wife faced two hostile Indians during a Des Moines trading expedition near Jordan’s house. The assailants pursued the woman, the husband defended, and both attackers were killed by a pursuing chief’s band. The trio’s bodies were buried near an old ford, the woman aiding with ritual paint and handprints, then hiding for a month as tensions cooled.
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Marion
Red Rock
Des Moines
Jordan
Red Rock Ferry
Wan-pep-cah-cah
Pac-a-tuke
Wanpep-cash-ash
Pasha-paho
Aes
Pashapals
Pashapaho
John Jordan
G. D. Bedell
Robert D. Russell
Banking ends and beginnings for youth in Babson view
Roger W. Babson argues in this installment that banking offers strong chances for young people without capital, highlighting the need for integrity and social skills. He compares city and country banks, notes learning opportunities in smaller banks, and explains why bank stocks can build confidence and future access to capital.
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Babson Park
Florida
Babson
Publishers Fnancial Bureau
Innocence Declared as Woman Goes West with Friends
The case concluded with the woman being found innocent and granted permission to travel westward with her companions. The ruling ends a tense period of inquiry and allows her to join her friends for a new start out west.
Decker Packing Expands Fleet to Twenty Dodge Trucks
The Decker Packing establishment at Mason City now operates a fleet of 20 Dodge motor trucks delivering meat to nearby towns with a daily Des Moines route. Iowa packing houses report strong business as motor truck delivery proves profitable for farmers marketing hogs locally.
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Decker Packing Establishment
Mason City
Dodge
Des Moines
Iowa
The Improvement of Highways Spurs Freight Delivery
The improvement of highways has stimulated freight delivery. The reform accelerates movement of goods by truck and rail, boosting regional commerce and reducing shipping times. Government investment and private carriers benefit from broader routes and improved reliability.
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Jordan’s
Roger W. Babson
Love Brothers
Puritan Drug CO
Imate
Gotham
Paris
Fifth Avenue
Tradehome
High Ave
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Oskaloosa
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